Mersey Forest Hat by Margaret D Walker

Mersey Forest Hat

Knitting
August 2017
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
33 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in Gauge for Med / Small size over fair isle with 3.25mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
194 - 248 yards (177 - 227 m)
Small Medium Large
English
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Materials
Blacker Breed Falkland 4ply

Knitted in one of the softest and warmest yarns on the planet, this fair isle hat is so very warm and cosy.

Can be worn slouchy or as a beanie

The yarn is very smooth, soft and luxurious: possibly the best knitting yarn in the world! Being worsted spun Merino - 100% pure new wool.

The hat has a deep rib for warmth around the ears for winter, and a lovely snug fit.

Using 3 shades Earth (brown) Dusty Miller (cream) and Sand
creating a faded diamond fair isle pattern

Large size….. uses approx… 238 yards
Medium size uses approx… 214 yards
Small size….. uses approx… 188 yards

Finished Measurements

Large : width : 9.75” (25 cm) Length : 9.5” (24 cm)
To fit head circumference : 21” - 23 “ ( 53.5 - 58.5)

Medium: width : 8.75” (22cm) Length : 9” ( 23cm)
To fit head circumference 19” - 21.5” (48cm - 54.5cm)

Small : width : 8” (20cm) Length : 8.25” (21cm)
To fit head circumference : 18” - 19.5” ( 45.5 - 49.5cm)

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner

Chart and Written instructions